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SECTION 01310
COORDINATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Construction Drawings, Technical Specifications, Addenda, and general provisions of the Contract, including
Contract General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions and other Division 1 Specification
Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2
A.
SECTION INCLUDES
Coordination of Work under Contract.
1.3
A.
RELATED SECTIONS
Section 01100 - Summary of the Work: Various types of Work to be coordinated, including OwnerFurnished/Contractor-Installed products and work under separate Contracts.
B.
Section 01610 - Basic Product Requirements: Coordination of products, especially general requirements for
system completeness and product substitutions.
1.4
A.
COORDINATION
Coordination, General:
1.
Coordinate the Work according to provisions stated in Contract General Conditions. Do not delegate
responsibility for coordination to any subcontractor.
a.
Anticipate the interrelationship of all subcontractors and their relationship with the total
work.
b.
Resolve differences or disputes between subcontractors and materials suppliers concerning
coordination, interference, or extent of work between sections. The Contractor's decisions,
if consistent with the Contract Documents, shall be final. The Architect is not required to
coordinate work between sections and will not do so.
c.
Coordinate the work of subcontractors and material suppliers, so that their work is
performed in a manner to minimize interference with, and to facilitate the progress of the
work.
2.
Coordinate Work under the Contract with work under separate contracts by University.
3.
Coordinate utility and building services shut-downs and closures of vehicular and pedestrian
thoroughfares, including access to buildings and parking areas, to minimize disruption of University
activities.
4.
Be responsible for providing anchorage, blocking, joining and other detailing as required to provide
complete project.
5.
Do not obstruct spaces required by Code in front of electrical equipment, access doors, etc.
6.
Do not cover any piping, wiring, ducts, etc., until properly inspected and approved.
7.
Remove and replace any and all Work under any Section which is not in accordance with the Contract
Documents with other materials and Work which is in conformance with the Contract Documents.
Repair or replace all other Work damaged by these operations at no increase in contract price.
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This work shall be coordinated with all associated Work in a manner that will insure that all work will
be accomplished as rapidly as the progress of the project will permit and so that no work will be
delayed for want of associated work.
B.
Coordination of OFCI Products: Contractor shall cooperate with University and others as directed by
University's Representative in scheduling and sequencing the incorporation into the Work of Owner
Furnished/Contractor Installed (OFCI) products identified in the Contract Drawings and Specifications.
C.
Relationship of Contract Documents: Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents in the Project
Manual are intended to be complementary. What is required by one shall be as if required by all. What is
shown or required, or may be reasonably inferred to be required, or which is usually and customarily provided
for similar work, shall be included in the Work.
D.
Discrepancies in Contract Documents: In the event of error, omission, ambiguity or conflict in Drawings or
Specifications, Contractor shall bring the matter to attention of the Architect in a timely manner during the
bidding period, for determination and direction by the Architect in accordance with provisions of the Contract
General Conditions.
E.
Construction Interfacing and Coordination: Layout, scheduling and sequencing of Work shall be solely the
Contractor's responsibility.
1.
Contractor shall verify, confirm and coordinate field measurements so that new construction correctly
and accurately interfaces with conditions existing prior to construction.
2.
Contractor shall bring together the various parts, components, systems and assemblies as required for
the correct interfacing and integration of all elements of Work. Contractor shall coordinate Work to
correctly and accurately connect abutting, adjoining, overlapping and related elements, including work
under separate contracts by University, utility agencies and companies.
1.5
A.
COORDINATION OF SUBCONTRACTS AND SEPARATE CONTRACTS
Superintendence of Work: Contractor shall appoint a field superintendent and a project manager, who shall
directly and full time supervise and coordinate all Work of the Contract.
B.
Subcontractors, Trades and Materials Suppliers: Contractor shall require all subcontractors, trades, crafts and
suppliers to coordinate their portions of Work with the Contractor's field superintendent to prevent scheduling,
sequencing, dimensional and other conflicts and omissions.
C.
Coordination with Work Under Separate Contracts: Contractor shall coordinate and schedule Work under the
Contract with work being performed for Project under separate contracts by University, serving utilities and
public agencies. Contractor shall make direct contacts with parties responsible for work of the Project under
separate contracts, in order to provide timely notifications and to facilitate information exchanges.
1.6
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COORDINATOR
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A.
Mechanical and Electrical Coordinator: Contractor shall employ and pay for services of a person, technically
qualified and administratively experienced in field coordination for the type of mechanical and electrical Work
required for this Project, for the duration of the Work.
1.
Work out all "tight" conditions involving work of various sections in advance before installation. If
necessary, and before work proceeds in these areas, prepare supplementary drawings for review
showing all work in "tight" areas.
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2.
Provide supplementary drawings and additional work necessary to overcome "tight" conditions at no
increase in contract price. Refer to Section 01330, "Submittal Procedures."
3.
Coordinated layout shop drawings shall be dimensionally accurate and detailed, giving complete
dimensions of all locations, elevations, and clearances. Show exact locations of the following:
a.
Ductwork
b.
Piping, including fire protection systems.
c.
Valves and piping specialties, including all air vents and drains.
d.
Dampers
e.
Access doors
f.
Control and electrical panels
g.
Adjustable frequency controllers
h.
Motor control centers and transformers
i.
Disconnect switches
j.
Elevator equipment
k.
Electrical cable trays and main conduits
l.
Owner-furnished, Contractor-installed equipment.
4.
Coordinated layout shop drawings shall show actual architectural and structural constraints and site
conditions.
5.
Coordination:
a.
Fully coordinate work between trades with actual architectural, structural, and site
conditions.
b.
Coordinate all adjustments required. Clearly identify by circling these adjustments on the
coordinated layout shop drawings.
c.
If Contractor has specific questions regarding coordination of the installation with structural,
architectural and site conditions and work between trades, submit same with appropriate
shop drawings documenting areas in question with Contractor's proposed installation.
6.
Submission and review of coordinated layout shop drawings:
a.
Prepare reproducible drawings.
b.
Submit to each trade for review of space allocated to all trades.
c.
Revise drawings to compensate for review by each trade.
d.
Review revisions with each trade.
e.
Submit to Architect for review.
f.
Review of coordinated layout shop drawings is only for verification that Contractor has
performed coordination work as specified herein.
(1)
Review does not include verification of exact dimensions, clearances, arrangements
and/or compliance with codes.
7.
Final coordinated layout shop drawings shall show that all trades affected have made reviews and
shall be signed by each trade at completion of coordination.
a.
General Contractor is to assure that each trade has coordinated work with other trades.
b.
Include stamp with labeled space for each trade to sign on each submittal indicating that
layout shop drawing has been coordinated.
c.
No layout shop drawing will be reviewed without stamped and signed coordination
assurance by General Contractor.
8.
Coordinated layout shop drawings showing work of all trades are required. Individual trade layout
shop drawings will not be accepted.
SUBMITTALS
Coordination Documents: Coordinate shop drawings, diagrams and other specified in various product Sections
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of the Contract Specifications. Submit coordination drawings and schedules as specified below, prior to
submitting shop drawings, product data, and samples.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Not Applicable to this Section.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1
A.
COORDINATION REQUIRED
Coordinate Work specified in Division 13 - Special Construction, Division 15 - Mechanical and Division 16 Electrical within each Division, between these Division and with Work specified in other Divisions.
B.
Coordinate progress schedules, including dates for submittals and for delivery of products.
C.
Conduct meetings with suppliers, installers and others concerned with the Work, to establish and maintain
coordination of layout, sequencing and completion of various elements of Work.
D.
Conduct meetings with installers and others concerned with the Work, to properly integrate various mechanical
and electrical systems, to facilitate construction and to provide proper access and work space for maintenance,
renovation and improvement of system components. Include participation by representatives of University,
including maintenance personnel.
E.
Assist in resolution of conflicts by providing technical advice, coordination drawings and three dimensional
representations of integrated system components, including computer and physical models as necessary.
F.
At construction progress meetings, report on progress of Work to be adjusted under coordination requirements
and any necessary changes in sequencing and scheduling of Work.
G.
Transmit minutes of coordination meetings and reports to University's Representative, Architect, Architect's
consultants (as applicable) and to meeting participants.
3.2
A.
COORDINATION DOCUMENTS
Coordination Drawings and Models: Contractor shall prepare coordination drawings and three-dimensional
models, in computer form and in physical form as necessary, to organize layout and installation of mechanical
and electrical products for efficient use of available space, for proper sequence of installation, for integration
with building structure, for future maintenance and renovation, and to identify potential conflicts between
systems and elements.
B.
System Services: Contractor shall identify on coordination drawings and models all plumbing and electrical
power and signal services required for each component of each system.
C.
1.
Contractor shall certify that characteristics of services and controls are correct for each component.
2.
Certification shall be in written form and signed by Contractor and mechanical and electrical
coordinator.
Responsibility and Services Matrix: Contractor shall prepare schedule a matrix identifying elements of
mechanical and electrical Work requiring coordination, as specified in each Section in Divisions 1 through 16
of the Contract Specifications.
1.
Include identification of parties having responsibilities related to each element of Work and describe
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what that responsibility shall be.
2.
Include required off-site and on-site tests and inspections for various elements of Work.
3.
Include identification of administrative activities related to each element of mechanical and electrical
Work, such as product data, shop drawings, coordination drawings, samples, mock-ups, test reports
for each element of Work.
4.
Include identification of elements of Work requiring temporary services.
D.
Maintenance and Disposition of Coordination Documentation: Maintain coordination documents, including
models, for duration of the Work, recording all changes. After review of original and revised documents and
models by University's Representative and Architect, submit documents and models as part of Project record
documents. See Section 01789, Project Record Documents.
3.3
A.
COORDINATION OF SUBMITTALS
Submittal Reviews by Mechanical and Electrical Coordinator: In addition to specified review actions by
Contractor, specified in Section 01330 - Submittals Procedures, all product data, shop drawings and samples
shall be reviewed by the mechanical and electrical coordinator for proper coordination of various elements of
Work, as described in the preceding Article titled "Coordination Documents."
1.
Include Owner-furnished/Contractor-installed (OFCI) products.
2.
Include products to be provided (furnished and installed) under separate contracts by University, to
the extent that information is provided in the Contract Documents and supplemental instructions from
University's Representative.
3.
Review by Contractor shall be completed prior to submission of product data, shop drawings and
samples to Architect for review.
4.
Indicate review actions by Contractor by signed review stamp and other appropriate notations on
submittals.
5.
Coordinate with other review actions to be taken by Contractor, as specified in Section 01330 Submittals Procedures.
B.
Field Conditions: Contractor shall verify field dimensions and clearances and relationship to available space
and anchoring provisions. Report conflicts in writing to the Architect and the University's Representative.
C.
Product Characteristics: Contractor shall:
1.
Verify compatibility of equipment and other elements requiring plumbing, HVAC and electrical
services and signals with services to be provided.
2.
Verify motor voltages and control characteristics.
3.
Coordinate controls, interlocks, wiring of pneumatic switches, and relays.
4.
Coordinate wiring and control diagrams.
5.
Review the effect of changes in one element of the Work of other elements of the Work. Identify
conflicts and report conflicts in written and graphic form to the Architect and the University's
Representative.
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Verify information provided in maintenance and operating instructions and coordinate preparation of
maintenance and operation data. See Section 01783 - Operation and Maintenance Data.
COORDINATION OF SUBSTITUTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
Review of Proposed Substitutions: See Section 01630 - Product Substitution Procedures. Contractor shall
review Contractor's proposals and requests for substitution prior to submission to Architect.
1.
Contractor shall verify compliance with Contract Documents and shall certify compatibility with other
elements of the Work, including proper integration with building structure, load limitations, operating
and maintenance space and accessibility provisions, and suitability for available building services,
including plumbing and electrical power and signal systems.
2.
Contractor shall prepare and submit recommendation for action regarding proposals, including
identification of related changes in other elements of the Work.
SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT START-UP
Observations of System and Equipment Activation and Start-Up: Contractor shall observe activation and startup of systems and equipment, including all Work specified in Divisions 2 through 17 with connections to
utilities, building services and controls.
1.
Contractor shall verify that utilities, building services and control systems are properly connected,
complete and functional within criteria of manufacturer and criteria indicated in the Contract
Documents.
2.
Contractor shall verify that activated elements are properly anchored and that operating components
operate properly according to the component's intended design.
3.
Contractor shall verify that activated elements of the Work are in operable condition according to
normal operating characteristics required by the manufacturer and the Contract Documents.
4.
Should adjustments be necessary to activated elements, Contractor shall advise the Architect and
University's Representative of necessary actions and shall observe that proper actions are performed
to achieve required operating characteristics.
B.
Observations of System and Equipment Demonstrations: Contractor shall observe performance demonstrations
including equipment demonstrations to Architect and University's Representative. Record times and additional
information required for operation and maintenance manuals.
C.
Documentation of Observations of Activation, Start-Up, Adjustment and Demonstration: Contractor shall keep
written record of activation, start-up, operational tests and inspections and necessary adjustments and re-tests
and re-inspections.
3.6
A.
1.
Documentation shall include record of time and date of activation, start-up, operational tests and
inspections and shall include measured results of tests and inspections.
2.
Documentation shall be submitted to University's Representative and Architect.
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT
Contract Completion Review:
1.
Prior to Contract Completion review, Contractor shall verify that each component and system has
been properly adjusted, cleaned, lubricated, inspected and tested, and is ready operation and use.
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